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Aditi Balaji
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The Virago

·Dec 20, 2021

Behind Every Successful Woman Is a Group of Girlfriends Cheering for Her

Female friendships are essential for confidence and self-esteem — If you’re part of a girl gang from school or college, you already know what I mean. Female friendships are like a force of nature. They have the power to change your life. They can impact your mental health, your confidence and your level of grit. I’m sure you’ve heard…

Feminism

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Behind Every Successful Woman Is a Group of Girlfriends Cheering for Her
Behind Every Successful Woman Is a Group of Girlfriends Cheering for Her
Feminism

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Books Are Our Superpower

·Dec 1, 2021

A Brilliant Book for Women Who Want to Be Physically and Mentally Fit

‘In the Flo’ by Alisa Vitti — I’m sure you’ve had a phase during which you’ve consumed a million fitness articles, books, videos and podcasts, driven by a frenzied need to get fit. And after the initial motivation wore off, a disappointment set in. …

Books

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A Brilliant Book for Women Who Want to Be Physically and Mentally Fit
A Brilliant Book for Women Who Want to Be Physically and Mentally Fit
Books

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The Virago

·Nov 25, 2021

4 Small Everyday Things That Are Actually Promoting Sexism

They may be small, but they add up — We’ve come a long way in the war against sexism. Modern women vote, drive, work, and are financially independent. We have our own identities, dreams and goals. Legally speaking, we are equal to men in every way. But the law isn’t everything. The strong and independent women who came before…

Women

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4 Small Everyday Things That Are Actually Promoting Sexism
4 Small Everyday Things That Are Actually Promoting Sexism
Women

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An Injustice!

·Nov 18, 2021

I Wish People Would Pick Their Last Names With More Thought

Going with the flow might be doing more harm than we realize — Last names or family names are a component of our identities that we take for granted. It is something bestowed upon us when we are born and reinforced through repetition and subtle pressures during the course of our lives. But how relevant are last names in this day and age? …

Women

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I Wish People Would Pick Their Last Names With More Thought
I Wish People Would Pick Their Last Names With More Thought
Women

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The Pink

·Nov 12, 2021

Our Dogs Are Turning Out to Be Better People Than Our Children

Maybe we should raise kids the same way we train our pets — Dogs are the new children. It’s true. The old trend used to be — get married, enjoy the honeymoon phase, then work towards the next big milestone of having a kid. Today, a new milestone has been inserted into this timeline. Getting a dog. Plenty of couples now see that…

Sexism

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Our Dogs Are Turning Out to Be Better People Than Our Children
Our Dogs Are Turning Out to Be Better People Than Our Children
Sexism

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ILLUMINATION

·Nov 2, 2021

4 Small Ways in Which Having a Dog Changes You for the Better

Little everyday things that improve your life — I brought my puppy home a year ago, and I’ve spent some time reflecting on this past year. Raising my pup has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life, and I’ve noticed myself changing a lot through this journey. There are some major changes that a dog…

Pets

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4 Small Ways in Which Having a Dog Changes You for the Better
4 Small Ways in Which Having a Dog Changes You for the Better
Pets

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The Virago

·Oct 26, 2021

To Every Man Who Dislikes the Word ‘Feminism’

It’s not about you — Often when I have a conversation with a man about feminism, I come across a familiar argument — why must you call it ‘feminism’? Isn’t that sexist in the opposite way? Why can’t you just call it ‘equality’? For the longest time, I agreed with this line of reasoning. The…

Women

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To Every Man Who Dislikes the Word ‘Feminism’
To Every Man Who Dislikes the Word ‘Feminism’
Women

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An Injustice!

·Oct 19, 2021

The Movie ‘Fatherhood’ Shows Us Exactly How Sexism Hurts Men

Gender roles and prejudices are holding men back from realizing their full potential — I recently watched the movie ‘Fatherhood’ on Netflix. Kevin Hart plays a single father going through the daily ups and downs of raising a daughter while navigating work, friendships and judgemental family members. The movie starts off immediately after the birth of the baby and shows his initial attempts to…

Sexism

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The Movie ‘Fatherhood’ Shows Us Exactly How Sexism Hurts Men
The Movie ‘Fatherhood’ Shows Us Exactly How Sexism Hurts Men
Sexism

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Hello, Love

·Oct 2, 2021

When You’re Married, Every Decision Becomes a Six Month Project

There are no short term goals in a marriage. — Before my partner and I got married, we pretty much had individual lives. We studied and worked in different cities for years. Health, fitness and side projects were personal goals that never involved the other person. We made the relationship work in tandem with all these other big decisions. Marriage…

Marriage

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When You’re Married, Every Decision Becomes a Six Month Project
When You’re Married, Every Decision Becomes a Six Month Project
Marriage

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Books Are Our Superpower

·Sep 25, 2021

Great Books for Every Woman Who Is Shedding Society’s Expectations

These gems will resonate with you no matter which part of the journey you’re in — Every woman in this world has faced discrimination or disempowerment based on her gender. The patriarchy has created a situation where we have internalized constraints in our own minds. And these constraints are repeatedly reinforced by the people we meet and interact with on a daily basis. It may have…

Books

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Great Books for Every Woman Who Is Shedding Society’s Expectations
Great Books for Every Woman Who Is Shedding Society’s Expectations
Books

6 min read

Aditi Balaji

Aditi Balaji

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Writing about relationships. feminism and books. I’m an introvert, a fantasy/sci-fi nerd, and a dog mom.

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